1/26/24 Newsletter
September 11th, 2023
Catholic Schools Week
Thanks to our student council for organizing a great Catholic Schools Week, and to all of our families for putting in time and work to help our students celebrate the different theme days! We had so much fun seeing the creativity in various outfits, and everyone enjoyed participating in each day's activity!
Back to the Pres Future!
SNEAK PEEK!
Does a trip to the movies, a museum, a beautiful vineyard, or an evening of games and fun sound like a great time to you?!? If so, you'll get a chance to bid on packages to all of those things at the "Back to the Pres Future" Gala! We wanted to give you some insider info on some of the Silent Auction items to get you pumped up for this great event!
And... don't forget about all the ways you can help make the 2024 Gala a success!
- Become a sponsor: There are various levels available for sponsorship, and every cent committed to the Gala helps!
- Donate a Live or Silent Auction Item: Do you have a cabin or vacation home? A connection to a fun destination or lots of unused flight miles? Want to host a fun themed party or dinner? Put together a fun theme basket or donate tickets to a fun event. Do you have a special skill such as cooking or woodworking? Donate a cooking lesson or a few hours of carpentry assistance! The options are limited only to your imagination! If you have anything you'd like to donate as a "big ticket" Live Auction item or as a Silent Auction item, contact Gala Chair, Linda Charnowski, at lprazak@presentationofmary.org today!
- Spread the Word: Share our social media posts about the Gala, let all of your family, friends, and neighbors know about this awesome event, and invite them to attend! Invite information will be coming out soon, but in the meantime tell everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 13th!
Further information regarding all of the above opportunities can be found at our Gala web page. Check it out at the button below!
Gala Raffle Tickets
Each year for the Panther Pride Gala, students sell raffle tickets to help raise funds. Students will be sent home with raffle tickets and a letter explaining the process. One option we offer families is to sell tickets before and/or after church masses, and this year there are also opportunities to sell tickets at our Soup Supper/Fish Fry Dinners during lent. There is a SignUp Genius for these selling dates/times. This is a great opportunity for families to help sell tickets. It is first come, first served as far as getting a spot on the sign up, and we ask that your family only sign up for one slot to start out. If we end up with open slots down the road we will allow families to get another chance. Click on the link below to view the sign up.
Financial Aid Count Down!
There's only 3 more weeks to apply for Financial Aid - don't miss out! To be considered for financial aid, families MUST COMPLETE THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD. If you miss this deadline, we cannot guarantee you any aid or scholarships. Click the button below to complete your enrollment and financial aid application today! Please reach out to Ms. Lovegreen with any questions at 651-842-6032 or slovegreen@presentationofmary.org.
Remember that your enrollment is not complete until you have finished the tuition agreement! If you have questions about this please reach out to the school office!
Valentine's Day Celebreations
This year, Valentine's Day (February 14) falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. To remain respectful of this important day in the Catholic Faith, we will move our Valentine's Day celebrations to the day before - Mardi Gras! On Tuesday, February 13th, students may come to school in red, pink, and/or white clothing in the spirit of love. Any in-class celebrations will be communicated to you directly by your child's teacher.
Panther Basketball
The Panther Basketball team pulled off a WIN against St Jerome on Wednesday, with a final score of 38 to 27! Make sure you catch them at their final game of the regular season on February 7 at 4:00 pm in the Presentation gym. Go Panthers!
Forum for Grade 3-8 Parents/Guardians
Navigating Social Skills & Social Media: Preparing for Adolescence
We believe that creating a strong parent-school partnership is paramount to student success. To continue to grow that partnership, we are excited to host a forum for parents and guardians of students in grades 3-8, Navigating Social Skills and Social Media: Preparing for Adolescence! Join us as Beth Carver from the Phoenix School Counseling leadership team leads us through an impactful presentation.
Our children are more stressed and anxious than at any time in modern history. How we parent and manage emotions at home can protect our children and bolster their emotional resilience, or it can hinder development and make things worse. This session will focus on parenting strategies that promote healthy psychological development. The influences of technology, the pressures of modern life, and common parenting mistakes will be discussed. Parents will leave with concrete strategies to help their children thrive.
Beth Carver is a mental health clinician who specializes in children's and teen mental health as well as effective parenting and school strategies and approaches. She has experience working to address anxiety, depression, social and friendship difficulties, eating disorders, substance use and abuse, and family transitions related to divorce and death.
Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below.
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024, 06:30 PM
Presentation of Mary School Middle School Math Room
Give Back Night at Mac's Diner
Bring your friends and family to dine at Mac's Diner in North St Paul on Monday, February19th between 4pm-close and 30% of your food and beverage purchases will be donated back to the school! Last year we raised almost $700 - let's beat that!!
You MUST bring a printed flyer with you to earn us the donation. Click on the flyer below to print one, or stop by the school or parish office and grab as many as you'd like!
Lenten Dinners
Mark your calendars for our delicious Lenten Dinners which alternate between Fish Fry and Soup Supper! Students will also be selling Gala Raffle tickets at the dinners!
Fish Fry Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at Fish Fry Dinners! Spend some time on a Friday evening during Lent helping out at a Fish Fry dinner. There are multiple opportunities for you to get involved, and have fun while helping! Visit the SignUp Genius at the link below to pick a day & time to help! This is a great opportunity to get involved with the whole family and earn some service hours!
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, February 6: Parent Forum, 6:30pm (Middle School Math Room)
Wednesday, February 7: Basketball Game vs Community of Saints, 4pm (Gym)
Tuesday, February 13: Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day Celebrations - students may wear red, pink, and/or white to school
Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday
Friday, February 16: Soup Supper and Stations, 5-7pm (Kenney Hall and Church)
Monday, February 19: No School - President's Day; Give Back Night at Mac's, 4pm-close (Mac's Diner)
Protection of Youth: All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials (E3) through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. To ensure successful completion of these requirements or if you have any questions regarding our safe environment practices or would like more information on what is needed to volunteer, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator: Kay Mottaz @ 651-842-6022 or email kmottaz@presentationofmary.org.
To learn more about reporting suspected abuse, please also visit: www.safe-environment.archspm.org/report-abuse/Report.